Festool Junkie Blog

Historically the Festool MFT has shipped via Less Than Truckload (LTL). You may recognize trucking company names like ABF, Yellow Freight, Conway, and Old Dominion to name a few. There are several reasons for the freight being delivered in this manner. The #1 reason was / is the amount of handling that the package does NOT incur. Historically these shipments were palletized and loaded with fork lifts on to the truck. As the package would go through the respective terminals, the MFT would stay palletized and move through the distribution channels. At the end of the line, there would need to be arrangements made for home delivery, or perhaps arrangements to pickup the package at the terminal. In many cases the terminal could be miles away; furthermore, it adds delay to the arrival date.

Festool has done a much better job in their factory packaging by adding rigid foam corner supports, and increasing the thickness/quality of the cardboard shell. Even the design of the box has improved. There is no longer the “Top Fold”, but rather, “End Folds” whereby you slide the table out of the end of the box. Thank You Festool for these improvements.

With the launch of the Festool MFT/3 just a couple of days away, we have decided to “pimp out” the packaging and make the table shippable by UPS. We pull each table out of the box, and reinforce all sides with the same rigid foam. We also put stablizers in the center of the box to keep the box from crushing in. It takes a bit of extra work to get the tables in order, but we feel that the “more user friendly” delivery method is worth it. Getting the MFT/3 to your door step timely is what this program is all about.

Festool Junkie pre-ordered a bunch of these table, and we still have several that can be ear-marked with your name on it. Get yours set up for May 1st shipping today.

Mr. Jerry Work is one of the finest craftsman in the country. He has a shop out there in the Kerby, Oregon called The Dovetail Joint. I had the distinct honor of meeting Mr. Work and his lovely wife at the FestoolUSA Grand Opening earlier this month. When I saw the “tutorial” of the his, “Using the Festool MFK 700 Router for Making Fine Furniture,” I shot him an e-mail and asked if I could make it available on “The Junk.” He graciously said yes so here it is.

Jerry has designed a couple of jigs that will make the Festool MFK 700 Set even more versatile than it already is. The jig is straight forward and can be made in a weekend. Take a look at this PDF and tell me it is the kewlest thing you have seen in months.

Festool MFK 700 Set Jigs by Jerry Work

Festool Junkie still has a couple of these routers in stock and ready to put your name on for May 1st distribution. Be quick about this, the buzz on the street is that these items will be slow to ship after the initial wave. The MFK has been very popular in Europe and abroad, and will soon become a favorite amongst U.S. woodworkers as well.

Timmy C

Howdy All, we have seen a ton of traffic on the Pimped Out Bundles pages. Most of the bundles that you see in that section of the site were bundles that were made prior to the “Festool Feeding Frenzy” of March 31st, 2008 ( truly a monumental day for “the Junk”.) With that said, the prices of the POB’s has changed. We are in the process of getting many of them switched over to reflect current pricing and hope to have them available again soon.

In the meantime, we are in putting up new and improved bundles. Remember the bundles started by clients of Festool Junkie calling in with specific requirements and requests. After many conversations with Festool Junkies all over this great land of ours, I would compiled those needs and wishes into one central place on the site, and I called them Timmy C’s Pimped Out Bundles.

What I am asking for now is suggestions. Shoot me some ideas, or wish list type things and let’s get them up on the site.

If cash was not an issue, what would the perfect bundle be?

Hmmmm, sounds like a contest might be coming…

Thanks Dudes,

Timmy C

I am just gonna pass this one on. I could watch it over and over again just for the graphics at the beginning.

The New MFT/3 has been by far the most awaited replacement / improved tool since we have become a dealer. The world about came to an end late last year when Festool announced the “second generation MFT” the MFT 1080 was being put out to pasture. Stability, height and weight are a couple of noticeable features of the MFT/3.

The most improved aspect of the Festool Multi-Function Table, MFT/3 is the angle gage and the rail profiles. Both of these items are greatly improved. The angle gage actually moves front to back, and the profiles will allow for more accessories in the future.

Enjoy the show,

Timmy C

Hey all, I am typically full of words when it comes to talking about Festool. When I got the OF 2200 EB in my hands for the first time, I was indeed speechless. This is one bad %#s router. What surprised me most about this router is how nimble it is. In a conversation with a guy that talks very softly to wood, he felt that because of it’s size it was very stable and didn’t get thrown around. The gryo thingys Festool put in the machine to keep the 22 from flyin’ around the room really works; and you really don’t feel like you have a 2200 watt router in your hands. It is big and bad and ready to rock and roll.

You are going to watch this video and be amazed. One Solid Surface guy that I took the router with to see couldn’t believe the demonstration; he thought there was a trick to it all. His comment after running it was…”gotta have one”. Didn’t care what it cost…I know, I know, 800 bucks, but it was indeed the tool that was going to make him money and save time….cha ching.

Just watch the video…check out the size of bit they are chucking into it.

Get off the fence and grab this thing. There has been no expense saved in designing THE SWEETEST ROUTER IN THE WORLD and you will be amazed.

Peace Out,

Timmy C

PS. I am hoping that Festool comes out with the “Go-Cart” systainer kit that allows you to take the router and put it to work outside the shop in the parking lot. Of course, I would then need a really long extension cord. Try getting that past UL and OSHA.

The Festool MFK700 will soon become a go-to router around any woodworker / fabricators shop. The light weight trim router weighs in at just 4.2 lbs and has a power comsumption of 700 Watts. The specs on this little guy are perfect if you are looking for a Festool Trim Router. With the capability of running 1/4″ shanks or 8mm shank bits and a maximum bit diameter of 1″ you can dial in to any job that requires meticulous trimming.

This video from Festool shows the router going through several applications. Notice how the router can be oriented in a vertical position or in the horizontal position. With the 1.5 degree off-set base, your bit will never touch the horizontal surface of the articulating board. In other words…who needs bearings right.

We are excited for this router in many ways. As in the video, plowing out a dado along the edge of a curve is just plain kewl. Furthermore, in the horizontal position, we are excited about the sensor bearing; talk about comfort in knowing that your set-up is going to be quick, and your cut is going to be precise.

FJ still has several for distribution on the first of May. Give us a shout, or shop for the MFK 700 by clicking >>>Buy The Festool MFK 700<<<

Peace Out,

Timmy C

Festool Junkie is stocked and ready to rock on distribution of the three new
tools launching May 1st. You still have time to order the Festool MFK 700 Set,
Festool OF 2200 Router and Base Sets (Festool OF 2200 Metric Base Set, and Festool OF 2200 Imperial
Base Set), and of course, The all new Festool MFT/3 Multifunction Table.

Despite pre-selling many of these items to get an accurate count on “first round distribution.” Festool Junkie went against the grain (as usual) and took on extra inventory for those who remained on the fence regarding ordering these items. I am amazed with the excitement over the MFK 700 and it’s versatility, the OF 2200 and it’s “Mamba-Jamba-ness” and it’s incredible nimbleness for it’s size, and of course the greatly anticipated MFT/3 has been huge!!! I kinda thought the MFT/3 would be a strong seller after the MFT 1080 went out of production.

Solid Surface fabricators are actually drooling over the 2200. With a significant price tag, I was unsure about how sales would be. When a SS guy gets this router in front of them, many were indifferent regarding the price, and once they saw the end-product…price really wasn’t relevant. One of our clients in KC said it best; “Timmy, it really doesn’t matter what you are going to charge me for these routers (they bought both the MFK and OF 2200). What I know is that there is not another product that will let me do this type of work with the dust control and the time involved. Dude, just make sure they are on their way May 1 and it’s all good!.”